Goa: Use cloth masks, wash after six hours, says IMA

PANAJI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Goa, appreciating the state government’s decision of making wearing of masks mandatory in public, has recommended wearing handmade masks and has issued guidelines.
“We request public to wear masks but those made from cloth prepared by self-help groups (SHG) supported by the government,” IMA president Dr S Samuel Arawattigi said.
The IMA said the mask must cover nose and mouth and chin snuggly fitting.
Cloth mask should be washed or replaced after six to eight hours of use. It must be washed in boiling water, dried in sun for eight hours and preferably iron it as well, it stated.
Disposable masks have to be disposed off in a scientific manner and should not be thrown along with general waste, read IMA statement.
The IMA has submitted a representation to Food and Drugs Administration to direct pharmacies to dispense three-layer and N95 masks to people coming with prescription issued by a registered medical practitioner.

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